2010 Toyota Tundra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tundra, 12% of its 163 total complaints for the year. Four crashes and three injuries are tied to this area, at a median failure mileage of 15,750. No related recalls are listed for this brake problem.
- Brakes complaints
- 20
- 12% of 163 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 163
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 15,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal slowly sinking to the floor while stopped at a light or parked, even though the truck stays braked.
- Several drivers say the brakes failed to respond when applied from around 30 to 35 mph, resulting in rear-end collisions.
- Front disc brake rotors reportedly warp, causing front-end shake and shudder under hard braking, especially on descending mountain grades.
- One driver described the pedal fading to the floor within the first 1,325 miles, which the dealer said was normal operation.
- A separate complaint links the brake pedal issue to a prior accelerator pedal recall repair, with the truck surging again afterward.
When 2010 Toyota Tundra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 3, 2010, latest Dec 27, 2019.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tundra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2010 Tundra, which is 12% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Toyota Tundra?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area.
- At what mileage do brake problems show up on the 2010 Tundra?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 15,750 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2010 Tundra caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 3 injuries to brake complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2010 Tundra compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 Tundra's brake complaints made up 12% of its total complaints, similar to 2008 (12%) but lower than 2016 (29%) and 2018 (31%).